Spanish word

museo

Pronunciation

IPA/muˈseo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmuseum

Example

¿Vamos al museo mañana?

Are we going to the museum tomorrow?

Illustration for museo (museum)

More examples

¿Tienes ya las entradas del museo?

Do you already have the museum tickets?

Core concept

Institution that preserves and displays objects or collections for public education, study, or commemoration.

Common phrases

  • ir al museo

    go to the museum

  • visitar el museo

    visit the museum

  • entradas del museo

    museum tickets

Similar words

galería: Exhibition space that shows visual art, such as paintings, sculpture, and photography, often curated.
exposición: Temporary public display of works or artifacts arranged for a limited period.
centro cultural: Community cultural venue hosting exhibitions, workshops, classes, and local programs.

Definition in Spanish

Lugar o institución donde se guardan y muestran objetos o colecciones para su estudio y disfrute público.

Word origin

From Greek mouseion 'seat of the Muses' via Latin museum, Spanish 'museo' keeps the sense of a place for artistic, historical, scientific, or commemorative collections.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses the contraction 'al' with ir, so speakers say 'ir al museo' rather than 'ir a el museo'.

Related words

  • museologíamuseologynoun
  • museólogomuseologistnoun
  • museísticomuseologicaladjective

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